Regulation Allowing Retirement Benefits for Elections Commission Members Revoked

The Elections Commission of Maldives revoked a regulation allowing retirement benefits for members who served two terms, following a Finance Ministry directive. Hassan Zakariyya, an EC member, stated the annulment was prompted by the directive, which emphasized parliament's authority to determine salaries and allowances. The regulation had permitted retirement at age 55 with 15 years of service, lump sum benefits with a 15-year cap, and monthly payments of 75% of last salary. Parliamentary approval for retirement packages has not yet materialized.

The Elections Commission of Maldives revoked a regulation allowing retirement benefits for members who served two terms, following a Finance Ministry directive. Hassan Zakariyya, an EC member, stated the annulment was prompted by the directive, which emphasized parliament's authority to determine salaries and allowances. The regulation had permitted retirement at age 55 with 15 years of service, lump sum benefits with a 15-year cap, and monthly payments of 75% of last salary. Parliamentary approval for retirement packages has not yet materialized.

The Elections Commission of Maldives revoked a regulation allowing retirement benefits for members who served two terms, following a Finance Ministry directive. Hassan Zakariyya, an EC member, stated the annulment was prompted by the directive, which emphasized parliament's authority to determine salaries and allowances. The regulation had permitted retirement at age 55 with 15 years of service, lump sum benefits with a 15-year cap, and monthly payments of 75% of last salary. Parliamentary approval for retirement packages has not yet materialized.

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